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The Best Episodes of The Pretender Season 2

Every episode of The Pretender Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Pretender Season 2!

Raised in a secret facility built for experimenting on children, Jarod is a genius who can master any profession and become anyone he has to...
Genres:DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:NBC

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Back From The Dead Again" is the best rated episode of "The Pretender" season 2. It scored 7.6/10 based on 162 votes. Directed by James Whitmore Jr. and written by Craig W. Van Sickle, it aired on 11/1/1997. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Scott Free".

  • Back From The Dead Again
    7.6/10162 votes

    #1 - Back From The Dead Again

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/1/1997

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - Jarod morns the death of his brother. He then takes on the identity of a anatomy professor trying to find a boy who has been missing since Halloween of the previous year. Meanwhile, Miss Parker is startled to find that her father has disappeared and has been replaced by a Mr. Lyle. With him comes Brigitte, a myseterious girl who is more thorough in finding Jarod then Miss Parker. And Sydney, at Jarod's request, researches why there's no DSA for the last three weeks of October prior to his escape.

    Director: James Whitmore Jr.

    Writer: Craig W. Van Sickle

  • Scott Free
    7.5/10153 votes

    #2 - Scott Free

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/8/1997

    MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE - Jarod intercepts the role of a real safecracker to help a man who's being forced to participate in one more heist. Jarod also starts to feel the need of a father figure and turns to Sydney. Meanwhile, Brigitte tries to take control over Miss Parker's role in the capture of Jarod.

    Director: Joe Napolitano

    Writer: Tommy Thompson

  • Over The Edge
    7.7/10151 votes

    #3 - Over The Edge

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/15/1997

    SPOKANE, WASHINGTON - Jarod becomes a member of the emergency search and rescue team, trying to figure out the true cause of another member's supposed suicide-attempt. Jarod also tries to reunite him with his estranged mother. Meanwhile, at The Centre, a criminal behaviorist is brought in to interrogate and find the person who shot Mr. Raines' oxygen tank. Finally, Jarod utilizes a sensory deprivation tank to simulate closeness to his mother.

    Director: James Whitmore Jr.

    Writer: Tony Blake, Paul Jackson

  • Exposed
    7.4/10156 votes

    #4 - Exposed

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/22/1997

    MIAMI, FLORIDA - Jarod takes on the role of a fashion photographer in order to stop a stalker who has already claimed the life of one of his victims. Meanwhile, Miss Parker follows Jarod's clues that lead her to Rock Cove, Maine and uncovers more information about her mother.

    Director: Jim Charleston

    Writer: N/A

  • Nip and Tuck
    8.0/10143 votes

    #5 - Nip and Tuck

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/6/1997

    BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - Jarod becomes a plastic surgeon to find out who deliberately ruined the face of a bright young student. Meanwhile, at The Centre, Broots is paranoid that someone is following him where ever he goes. Brigitte offers help, but at a price.

    Director: Michael Lange

    Writer: Eric Morris

  • Past Sim
    8.2/10143 votes

    #6 - Past Sim

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/13/1997

    BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - While watching the news, Jarod finds that one of his old simulations he preformed has just been utilized in kidnapping a witness in a murder trial against the Yakuza clan. Outraged, Jarod sets out to reverse the outcome of the situation he's created. Meanwhile, Miss Parker suspects the sale of the simulation came from Mr. Lyle, and begins to apply pressure in hopes of finding any other connections to Jarod.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tommy Thompson

  • Collateral Damage
    8.0/10154 votes

    #7 - Collateral Damage

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 1/3/1998

    LOST HILLS, VIRGINIA - Jarod becomes a Special Forces soldier to help the daughter of a Vietnam veteran get her father's name added to the War Memorial. Back at The Centre, Miss Parker reluctantly babysits Debbie while Broots is in Florida on an assignment.

    Director: Vern Gillum

    Writer: N/A

  • Hazards
    8.1/10142 votes

    #8 - Hazards

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/10/1998

    OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - After witnessing a man attempting suicide before his eyes, Jarod becomes a chemical waste expert to discover the facts to absolve the man's guilt. Meanwhile, Sydney seeks long-awaited vengence for the death of his family when a man shows up at The Centre.

    Director: Chuck Bowman, Steven Long Mitchell

    Writer: Juan Carlos Coto

  • FX
    8.4/10147 votes

    #9 - FX

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 1/17/1998

    HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - Jarod becomes a special effects coordinator to find out why a stuntman was seriously injured during the filming of a beer commercial. Back at the Centre, following clues left by Jarod, Miss Parker begins her search for a Dr. Fenigor and a boy named 'Timmy'.

    Director: Vern Gillum

    Writer: N/A

  • Indy Show
    7.8/10141 votes

    #10 - Indy Show

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/31/1998

    FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - Jarod takes to the wheel of an Indy race car to figure out what happened to a driver involved in a crippling accident. After a bizarre dream, Sydney runs to his ailing brother's side and holes both himself and Jacob up in a cabin with a consoling Miss Parker.

    Director: Chuck Bowman, Steven Long Mitchell

    Writer: Tommy Thompson

  • Gigolo Jarod
    7.6/10152 votes

    #11 - Gigolo Jarod

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2/7/1998

    DETROIT, MICHIGAN - Jarod takes on the role of paid escort to get close to a housing developer who has plans to displace a low-income neighborhood for a high-rise. Jarod also is hired by another woman, in a seperation period, who thinks her husband doesn't love her anymore. Meanwhile, Miss Parker, Sydney and Broots are following Jarod's latest trail, which leads them to a book (The Saddest Little Valentine) that Jarod has published.

    Director: Rodney Charters

    Writer: N/A

  • Toy Surprise
    8.4/10157 votes

    #12 - Toy Surprise

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 3/7/1998

    TURNERS RIDGE, IDAHO - Jarod helps a troubled teenager by becoming an outdoor counselor. But back at The Centre, Miss Parker is grieving the anniversary of her mother's death. The day just gets worst when she's tipped off by Jarod that there's going to be an assassination attempt on her father. With only 2 hours to stop it and trapped in the Sub-levels, Miss Parker has to get to the tower before her father arrives by helicopter.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Juan Carlos Coto

  • A Stand Up Guy
    8.0/10131 votes

    #13 - A Stand Up Guy

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 3/14/1998

    STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK - Jarod poses as a counterfeiter and undercover FBI agent trying crack a crime syndicate. Jarod also tries to clear the name of another agent who was framed after his cover was blown. Meanwhile, Mr. Lyle has resurfaced and The Centre is on edge. Miss Parker is temporarily taken off Jarod's case and called upon to use her old sweeper skills to dispose of Mr. Lyle.

    Director: Michael Lange

    Writer: Paul Jackson, Tony Blake

  • Unforgotten
    8.3/10151 votes

    #14 - Unforgotten

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 3/21/1998

    LOCATION UNKNOWN - During the intervention of his current pretend, Jarod is caught off guard and beaten, resulting in the loss of his memory. Jarod is then rescued by Argyle, a smooth-talking con-artist. But his savior soon starts to wonder how this situation could benefit him. Meanwhile, back at The Centre; Miss Parker, Sydney, & Broots are put before a T-Board. There, they are interrogated to see just how dedicated they are in their search for Jarod.

    Director: Steven Long Mitchell

    Writer: Craig W. Van Sickle

  • Bulletproof
    7.8/10129 votes

    #15 - Bulletproof

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/28/1998

    CINCINNATI, OHIO - Jarod becomes a member of SWAT to find out the truth behind why another member died in the line of duty. Meanwhile, Sydney has Broots do some searching for him after finding a clue Jarod left. But Miss Parker interprets his secrecy as an aid in protecting Jarod and intervenes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Silence
    8.1/10127 votes

    #16 - Silence

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 4/4/1998

    EL PASO, TEXAS - Jarod becomes a child psychologist to help a little boy, who witnessed the murder of a DEA agent, break out of his wall of silence. Back at the Centre, Mr. Raines is under tower review, thanks to Miss Parker. Things get worst for him when an old patient / project comes back to haunt him.

    Director: Joe Napolitano

    Writer: N/A

  • Crash
    8.1/10133 votes

    #17 - Crash

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 4/11/1998

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - While waiting for his plane, Jarod meets a young man who is bumped to a later flight. Jarod offers an exchange of tickets to the boy, who thanks him for helping. But Jarod is horrified when he hears later that day that the plane has crashed. Guilt ridden, Jarod sets out to find the cause of the accident. Meanwhile, Miss Parker is put in charge of find out everything on Mr. Lyle. And with aid from Jarod; Sydney, Broots, and Miss Parker are going to get all the information they need.

    Director: Scott Lautanen

    Writer: Paul Jackson, Tony Blake, Ivan Tell

  • Stolen
    8.4/10144 votes

    #18 - Stolen

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 5/2/1998

    SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA - After taking down a corrupt doctor, Jarod unexpectedly gets involved in a kidnapping when the father of the kidnapped ends up in the hospital. Back at The Centre, Miss Parker sides with Mr. Raines on the fact that Sydney is becoming too attached to Jarod. To the point, even, that it's complicating the search for him.

    Director: Scott Lautanen

    Writer: Tommy Thompson

  • Red Rock Jarod
    8.7/10156 votes

    #19 - Red Rock Jarod

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 5/2/1998

    DRY RIVER, ARIZONA - Responding to an email he believes was sent to him by Sydney, Jarod finds himself in the hands of someone he once thought dead. Jarod also meets a boy who is in need of a heart transplant. Meanwhile, Miss Parker closes in on Jarod. But she's in for a surprise when she meets his captor.

    Director: Scott Lautanen

    Writer: Juan Carlos Coto

  • Bank
    8.7/10145 votes

    #20 - Bank

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 5/9/1998

    DOVER, DELAWARE - Jarod tricks Miss Parker to meet him at a bank, where they come face to face with the mysterious Mr. Fenigor. But this arrangement gets complicated when there's a robbery the same day. When The Centre gets news that Jarod is trapped in this hostage situation, they close in and make sure he'll not slip through their fingers this time.

    Director: Michael Lange

    Writer: N/A

  • Bloodlines (1)
    8.4/10150 votes

    #21 - Bloodlines (1)

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/16/1998

    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - Jarod recieves a letter from an anonymous source and believes The Centre is going to kidnap another boy-genius. Sydney creates a serum that allows Angelo to become a normal person again, provided he takes all the doses at the right time.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Craig W. Van Sickle

  • Bloodlines (2)
    8.6/10154 votes

    #22 - Bloodlines (2)

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/16/1998

    BLUE COVE, DELAWARE - Jarod, along with Angelo (Timmy), try to find a way to rescue the kidnapped child. Miss Parker confronts her father about her discovery that she has a twin. Sydney plots to finally have his revenge against Mr. Raines, but his plan backfires...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Craig W. Van Sickle